Thursday, November 21, 2013

INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR GAIL HARVEY.... "LOOKING IS THE ORIGINAL SIN"

Interview with Director Gail Harvey..."LOOKING IS THE ORIGINAL SIN"

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with Director Gail Harvey to discuss her latest film "Looking Is The Original Sin", a challenging and deeply affecting portrait, is a mother/daughter story about life,
art, alienation and two women discovering themselves. The interview was originally aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, November 20th, 2013.... enjoy! (Click on title to access media player).

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

MERVON MEHTA THE INTERVIEW..... KOERNER HALL 2013/14 SEASON

MERVON MEHTA THE INTERVIEW..... KOERNER HALL 2013/14 SEASON

This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts at Toronto's Koerner Hall, and that I aired on my radio show "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toronto's Radio Regent. This year marks the fifth anniversary season for Koerner Hall a concert venue that continues to bring the best in acts from the performing arts. Mervon has introduced Toronto culture aficionados to some of the most eclectic artists that the world has to offer, and this season's line-up is as usual, extraordinary! I spoke with Mervon, via phone, and we discussed the acts that will be gracing the stage at Koerner Hall in the 13/14 season as well as his thoughts and memories of the past five years at Koerner Hall.... enjoy! (Click on title to access media player)

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL RUBENFELD... ARTISTIC PROGRAMMER OF SUMMERWORKS

This is a recording of a recent phone interview that I had with Michael Rubenfeld, Artistic Programmer of Toronto's "SummerWorks Performance Festival", which is Canada's largest juried theatre festival and that this year will feature 35 theatre productions.... enjoy! (Please click on title to access media player!)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

HOT DOCS.... The Interview With Charlotte Cook

This is an interview that I recently had with Charlotte Cook, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival's Director of Programming. The highly anticipated and successful festival, which this year runs from April 25th - May 5th, brings the genre's most notable documentaries, directors, and special guests to Toronto! I originally aired this interview on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toronto's RADIO REGENT.....enjoy! (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

THE 21st. TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL.... Interview With Stuart Hands

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This is a recording of an interview that I aired on my show "The Middle Passage"(Radio Regent), in Toronto, that I had with Stuart Hands, Programme Manager for The 21st Toronto Jewish Film Festival which will be screened at various Toronto venuse starting April 11th 21st.We discussed some of the films that will be screened as well as insights into the proccess involved in making this such a successful film festival.... enjoy! CLICK ON WEB LINK BELOW TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Monday, April 1, 2013

CINEFRANCO.... Interview With Marcelle Lean

This is an interview that I had with Marcelle Lean, Founder/Artistic & Executive Director Of CINEFRANCO, English Canada's largest celebration of international Francophone cinema, which takes place April 5th 14th at Toronto's Royal Cinema. This interview was originally aired on my show "The Middle Passage", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Toront's Radio Regent, on April 3rd.....enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

"ICELAND"....The Interview With Actor Kawa Ada

"ICELAND" is a powerful play that deals with greed, sex, and survival, and how these human conditions sometime intersect and resonate in disturbing ways. Written by Nicolas Billon and directed by Ravi Jain, the play, being staged at Toronto's Factory Theatre, is not to be missed! I spoke with actor Kawa Ada who portrays the character Halim, about the play and his character.... enjoy! (CLICK TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2013.... Interview With Festival Director, Cameron Wright

This is an interview that I originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, March 13th, 2013. The show can be heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Radio Regent.com
The Canadian Music Week Festival is one of Toronto's musical highlights, and this year's edition, running from March 19th until March 24th, looks to continue this tradition! Some of the acts and speakers appearing on stages throughout Toronto are Rhianna, Sandra Bernhard, Jermaine Dupri, Raekwon, Metric, Bob Ezrin, and many more. The festival also features workshops, seminars, as well as interview sessions with industry heavyweights, trend setters, and insiders. I spoke with Cameron Wright, Festival Director, about some of the acts and other festival highlights that will be showcased during the festival's six days. Here is our conversation. (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Thursday, February 28, 2013

CLYBOURNE PARK.... The Interview With Actor Sterling Jarvis

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had, and originally aired on my radio show, "The Middle Passage (RADIO REGENT) with the very talented actor, Sterling Jarvis, who portrays the characters Albert and Kevin in "Clybourne Park", a thought provoking play that deals with race, real estate, and community in a brilliantly hilarious, yet somewhat disconcerting way. Written by Bruce Norris and directed by Joel Greenberg, the play is being staged at Toronto's Panasonic Theatre.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Saturday, February 16, 2013

BLACK ADDICTS IN RECOVERY SHOW 2013!

This is a recording of my annual "Black Addicts In Recovery" show that I air every February during Black History Month. On this special programming event I host a panel of Black addicts and alcoholics who are recovered or recovering from addiction and/or alcoholism, who have risen from the ashes much like the legendary Phoenix, and who want to share their stories of recovery with everyone, but in particular black and people of colour who are perhaps struggling with addiction issues and are trying to find a way out. This show has throughout the years, proven to be an audience favourite and I hope you enjoy it too! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL.... Interview With Founder, Fabienne Colas

This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I recently had with Fabienne Colas, founder of the inaugural "TORONTO BLACK FILM ESTIVAL", which is taking place at various Toronto theatres from February 13th-February 17th. I originally aired this interview on my radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 13th.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, February 8, 2013

BHARATI.... Interview With Producer Gashash Deshe



This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with "BHARATI" producer and mastermind, Gashash Deshe, originally aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage", heard weekly on Toronto's Radio Regent. We discussed his involvement with not only BHARATI, but with Indian culture as a whole.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!!)

Thursday, February 7, 2013

THE POWER OF HARRIET T.!....Interview With Director Tanisha Taitt


This is a recording of a phone interview that I had recently, and aired on my radio show "The Middle Passage, heard every Wednesday from 5-7pm on Radio Regent, with Toronto actor, director, playwright, Tanisha Taitt about the play that she's currently directing, "The Power Of Harriet T.". The play details the life of historic black abolitionist and underground railroad conductor, Harriet Tubbman, who helped free many runaway slaves at great risk to her own freedom and life. It's being staged at Toronto's Young Peoples Theatre, and should not be missed....enjoy!(CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

WORLDSTAGE 2013.... Interview With Artistic Director Tina Rasmussen


This is a recording of a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with Harbourfront Centre's "WorldStage" Artistic Director, Tina Rasmussen. WorldStage, which is held annually at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto's most anticipated cultural events. I originally aired it on my weekly radio show "The Middle Passage", Wednesday, February 6th. The festival is a wonderfully exhilerating blend of theatre and dance that is not to be missed... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, February 1, 2013

"TRIBUTE"....Interview With Viveen Scarlett


This is a recording of a live phone interview that I had with Toronto's Viveen Scarlett, DANCE IMMERSION Programme Director and Curator. I edited and produced the interview after interviewing Viveen on my weekly radio show, "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", heard every Wednesday evening
from 5-7pm on Toronto's Radio Regent. We talked about the latest Dance Immersion work, "TRIBUTE" as well as Dance Immersion's involvement with Toronto's African diaspora..... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

THE LAST WHITE KNIGHT: Is Reconciliation Possible....Interview With Director Paul Saltzman


This is a recording of an phone interview that I edited and produced for my radio show, "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", Radio Regent, that I had with Canadian documentary filmaker Paul Saltzman. We talked about his latest documentary, "The Last White Knight: Is Reconciliation Possible" a film that takes Saltzman back to Greenwood, Mississippi where, as a 21 year-old, he went to do volunteer work with SNCC to help blacks register for the vote back in 1965. There, he had an encounter with 19 year-old klansman Delay de la Beckwith, son of notorious klansman Byron de la Beckwith, a man who was found guilty of the murder of civil rights icon, Medgar Evers. Saltzman recounts those tumultuous years and also of meeting with Delay de la Beckwith after all of these years to see if there could be a reconcilliation....enjoy! (PLEASE CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Friday, January 25, 2013

MARLON WAYANS....The Interview For "A HAUNTED HOUSE"


This is a recording of a roundtable interview that I recently had with actor/comedian/writer/producer/director & model, Marlon Wayans, of the talented Wayans Family, and which I will also air on my radio show January 30th on Radio Regent. Marlon has starred in films such as "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka", "Scary Movie", "White Chicks", "Requiem For A Dream", Don't Be A Menace", amongst many others, Wayans was in town to promote his latest effort, "A Haunted House". He was in rare form as he discussed the film with me and fellow interviewer Anthony Marcus. Here's our conversation. (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

"SHAKESPEARE'S NIGGA"....The Interview With Actor David Collins


This is a pre-recorded phone interview that I had with reknowned Toronto actor, David Collins, where we discussed his latest work..."SHAKESPEARE'S NIGGA", a visionary play in which two iconic black characters are brought to life. The play takes you on a journey into the hearts and minds of Othello and Titus Adronicus' Aaron as they confront their creator. This piece is both subversive and poetic, and it will dare you to see Shakespeare in a whole new light.... enjoy! (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

THIS IS WAR....The Interview With Actress Lisa Berry


This is a recording of a phone interview that I had with Canadian actress Lisa Berry who is currently appearing in "THIS IS WAR" as Master Corporal Tanya Young, it's a brilliantly powerful play that follows the wartime and civilian lives of three Canadian soldiers and one medic during and after their tours of duty in Afghanistan. The play was written by Canadian playwright Hannah Moscovitch, and is being staged at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre. (CLICK ON TITLE TO ACCESS MEDIA PLAYER!)

Monday, January 7, 2013

AWAKE!...THE INTERVIEW WITH QUANCETIA HAMILTON

This is a recording of a phone interview (produced & edited by me), that I had with  actress Quancetia Hamilton, who portrays the character "Audette", in the powerful play "AWAKE" being staged at Toronto's Factory Theatre until January 13th, 2013. I also aired this recording on my radio show "THE MIDDLE PASSAGE", heard every Wednesday evening from 5-7pm on Radio Regent.com The play details, through actual interviews with parents, friends, gang members, youth workers, and police officers, the tragic gun deaths of two Toronto youth and it's impact on the community.....enjoy!
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